The first group is technically on his side. They're the more well-educated people in town who got together to defend Atticus if needed when he was to be stationed at the small jail to "guard" Tom Robinson. The 2nd group are basically country people; farmers, who wanted to attack Atticus to get to Tom Robinson.
He doesn't. Atticus compares the men in the mob to animals.
The men go talk to Atticus at his house because they are members of a mob looking to harm Tom Robinson, and they want to confront Atticus about defending him in court. They are seeking to intimidate and threaten Atticus to stop him from continuing with the trial.
Atticus worried that White men would try to take justice into their own hands. He sat there to protect the prisoner, even if it meant Atticus could be in danger. White men did come, demanding that Atticus step aside.
The phrase "None of the men's faces were mirrors of large thoughts" employs the literary term metaphor. It suggests that the men's expressions do not reflect deep or significant ideas, implying a lack of introspection or profound understanding. By comparing faces to mirrors, the metaphor highlights the contrast between appearance and inner thought, enriching the imagery of the scene.
The men know Mr. Tate won't be coming to help Atticus because Atticus tells them that the sheriff is out to visit a relative who is seriously ill. This information dissuades the men from causing trouble with Atticus at the jail.
are you referring to when the mob approaches Atticus at the county jail? If so, it's because they have come to lynch Tom Robinson, who is in the jail. I believe Atticus suspected this, and decided to go sit in front of the jail to protect Tom.
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The men know Mr. Tate won't be coming to help Atticus because he has explicitly stated that he will not help in the situation, as he believes it is up to Atticus to handle it as the father. Additionally, Mr. Tate believes in the importance of justice being upheld through lawful means.
The sheriff and other men came to talk to Atticus to warn him about a potential threat from a group of men who were planning to take action against Tom Robinson at the jail where he was held. They wanted to ensure Atticus's safety and to discuss how to handle the situation peacefully.
so you can make out with them.